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Magnificent Monologues for Kids
A collection of short monologues for boys and girls, dealing with such topics as pets, parents, friends, and school.
71 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1999
About the author
Chambers Stevens
14 books135 followersEmmy Nominee Chambers Stevens has ten books in print. His Hollywood 101 series is published by Sandcastle Publishing. In the last eight years, Chambers has toured the country, doing workshops for over 100,000 actors across forty states. The playwright is a member of Dramatists Guild of America, Inc.
When at home, Chambers is one of Los Angeles’ top acting coaches. Actors he has coached have appeared on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, plus countless films, theatre productions, including Broadway shows, commercials, and videogames. Chambers is a graduate of The Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University & the founder of The Nashville Shakespeare Festival now in its 25th year.
As a television actor, Chambers has appeared in over fifty commercials and many television show.. He’s starred in The Steve Spots, which received six Emmys and a George Peabody Award, Funnybones, which received an Emmy for “Outstanding Children’s Program”, and Geoscout, for which he received a personal Emmy nomination as “Outstanding Actor in a Children’s Series.”
As a theater actor, Chambers has performed in over a hundred theater productions. He is the recipient of the Geoffrey Award for his portrayal of Drew in Eastern Standard. He also received the prestigious Backstage Garland Award for his one-man show Desperate for Magic.
As a playwright, he has won both the Ingram Fellowship and the Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Award. Chambers latest play Twain and Shaw Do Lunch has already won numerous national awards including the Long Beach Playhouse Award for Best New Play as well as Best Comedy from The Palm Spring Int'l Playwriting Contest. It received it’s world premiere at the prestigious New Theatre in Florida. Chambers lives in Hollywood. He’s married to Betsy Sullenger, who produces the Disney hit series Liv & Maddie. They have a 6-year-old son, Twain. Twain and Chambers are attempting to play in all 450 parks in Los Angeles Country. You can read about their adventures at the tumbler site: Raising Twain.
When at home, Chambers is one of Los Angeles’ top acting coaches. Actors he has coached have appeared on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, plus countless films, theatre productions, including Broadway shows, commercials, and videogames. Chambers is a graduate of The Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University & the founder of The Nashville Shakespeare Festival now in its 25th year.
As a television actor, Chambers has appeared in over fifty commercials and many television show.. He’s starred in The Steve Spots, which received six Emmys and a George Peabody Award, Funnybones, which received an Emmy for “Outstanding Children’s Program”, and Geoscout, for which he received a personal Emmy nomination as “Outstanding Actor in a Children’s Series.”
As a theater actor, Chambers has performed in over a hundred theater productions. He is the recipient of the Geoffrey Award for his portrayal of Drew in Eastern Standard. He also received the prestigious Backstage Garland Award for his one-man show Desperate for Magic.
As a playwright, he has won both the Ingram Fellowship and the Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Award. Chambers latest play Twain and Shaw Do Lunch has already won numerous national awards including the Long Beach Playhouse Award for Best New Play as well as Best Comedy from The Palm Spring Int'l Playwriting Contest. It received it’s world premiere at the prestigious New Theatre in Florida. Chambers lives in Hollywood. He’s married to Betsy Sullenger, who produces the Disney hit series Liv & Maddie. They have a 6-year-old son, Twain. Twain and Chambers are attempting to play in all 450 parks in Los Angeles Country. You can read about their adventures at the tumbler site: Raising Twain.
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July 27, 2013
I had the pleasure of seeing Chambers Stevens speak at an event and was so impressed that I bought this book for my son, who was just getting interested in acting. I read it before passing it on to him and was very pleased with the quality of the insights and monologues Chambers wrote and shared with his young readers.
One of the things Chambers said during his presentation was that actors need to memorize something every day. At the time, I had no idea what he was talking about but once my son plunged head first into acting it was very clear--casting agents expect your child to be 100% memorized for auditions and there is no lead time. You get a script at 8 a.m. and by the afternoon your kid is front and center. This book is a great resource to improve memory skills, as the more accustomed to memorizing your child is, the easier it is for them to do. (Practicing memorizing monologues also helps with school work.)
Some of these monologues will make you laugh, others will give you a lump in your throat. The monologues contained in this book will provide your young actor with the versatility they need to refine their skills and hone their craft.
We have had much success with the monologues in this book and we know that you will too.
Thanks Chambers and keep on writing!
One of the things Chambers said during his presentation was that actors need to memorize something every day. At the time, I had no idea what he was talking about but once my son plunged head first into acting it was very clear--casting agents expect your child to be 100% memorized for auditions and there is no lead time. You get a script at 8 a.m. and by the afternoon your kid is front and center. This book is a great resource to improve memory skills, as the more accustomed to memorizing your child is, the easier it is for them to do. (Practicing memorizing monologues also helps with school work.)
Some of these monologues will make you laugh, others will give you a lump in your throat. The monologues contained in this book will provide your young actor with the versatility they need to refine their skills and hone their craft.
We have had much success with the monologues in this book and we know that you will too.
Thanks Chambers and keep on writing!
July 28, 2013
In Magnificent Monologues for Kids, Chanbers doe the magic that he does so well. He writes wonderful readable and relatable scripts for kids. He also always give advice on the ins and outs as it were, what to do and what not to do. Really read that part, and then just have fun with the monologues. My daughter loves this book to pieces. And by that I mean she literally uses hers so much it is needing to be taped back together because she is constantly going back to this book to help hone her craft. Magnificent Monologues for Kids This is a perfect first book for kids who want to get into the business. This book is on our "must haves" for anytime we travel or go pretty much anywhere, even if it is just to the grocery store.
June 30, 2013
Did you know that both Mark Twain and George Bernard Shaw reviewed their own book using assumed names?
Well this is my book. And I'm going to review it but not under an assumed name.
I love this book. It started my career as an author and has brought thousands of young people into my life.
I wrote it because kids told me they hated the monologue books that were in print. They told me they were all too dated.
So Magnificent Monologues, a title the publisher gave my work, is my attempt to write characters kids loved.
After I finished the book I tested it on young actor around the country.
And made lots of changes.
They gave me lots of good ideas.
It is their joy that has kept this book in print for 14 years.
Well this is my book. And I'm going to review it but not under an assumed name.
I love this book. It started my career as an author and has brought thousands of young people into my life.
I wrote it because kids told me they hated the monologue books that were in print. They told me they were all too dated.
So Magnificent Monologues, a title the publisher gave my work, is my attempt to write characters kids loved.
After I finished the book I tested it on young actor around the country.
And made lots of changes.
They gave me lots of good ideas.
It is their joy that has kept this book in print for 14 years.
July 28, 2013
I first discovered this book on the bookshelf in my classroom 9 years ago when I started a new job as a drama teacher. It stood out from the other monologue books on the shelf for several reasons. First it was hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud as I read it. Second, it was age appropriate for my middle school students in a way that was very contemporary. The scenes feel like they are from a Nickelodeon or Disney Show. Third, the kids relate to the monologues as a joy to perform. It was because of this book, that I know own all of the Hollywood 101 series and use them all in my class.
July 19, 2013
I recommend this book as well as any of the other books that Chamber Stevens has written to assist young actors in honing their craft. My son Taylor Luke has been reading, memorizing and performing monologues from these books for 4 1/2 years. He continues to revisit the books as needed for audition prep as well as practice. Taylor has received many roles in independent Texas films over the last 3 years and I truly believe the books have helped my son grow in his profession.
July 19, 2013
I recommend this book as well as any of the other books that Chamber Stevens has written to assist young actors in honing their craft. My son Taylor Luke has been reading, memorizing and performing monologues from these books for 4 1/2 years. He continues to revisit the books as needed for audition prep as well as practice. Taylor has received many roles in independent Texas films over the last 3 years and I truly believe the books have helped my son grow in his profession.
July 27, 2013
This book is a must have for anyone with a child interested in acting. It has a broad range of monologues and it was just what my daughter needed to get started going in the right direction. She jumped right in and really had fun acting out the scenes! It's definitely worth every penny!
July 29, 2013
There is something just sensational about Chambers works. He has an amazing sense of what young actors today really need, and you can tell that by reading his books. Always looking forward to seeing new books from this author.
August 7, 2013
An excellent read! Chambers has very good insight on a variety of different monologues for kids. If you are a young actor or are the parent of one, this is definitely a good book to get some monologues to practice with and learn from!
August 26, 2013
I usually don't recommend getting monologues out of "monologue books" because the monologues can be dry, and for new actors, unhelpful with nothing to learn from. This book is a major exception. Chambers Stevens knows actual MAGNIFICENT monologues!
July 9, 2013
I picked up this book for my youngest daughter and she found it so helpful. The monologues in this book are fantastic.
July 9, 2013
This book is great helping kids prepare for plays or auditions.
July 9, 2013
my mom got this book for me when i was a kid and it helped me out so much whenever i needed a monologue for an audition.
July 9, 2013
This book is extremely informative for more than just monologues.
August 6, 2013
The clear language allows for kids to smoothly grasp the material.
August 19, 2013
Fantastic resource! My daughter has used this book many times for audition monologues. Great variety!
August 21, 2013
I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Mr.Stevens. Now Not only is the book one of the best kids monologues books out there, but he is a kid at heart and loves working with kids.
September 2, 2013
A fantastic collection of monologues with a diverse range of characters. I used them all the time in auditions when I was a kid.
September 11, 2011
This book tells you many monologues that you could read for tests or other stuffs.
July 9, 2013
This helped my little brother out a ton. It's a great monologue book.
July 9, 2013
This book helped my son out so much when I took him on his first audition.
August 7, 2013
GREAT READ!!! VERY VERY HELPFUL WITH MY PREP WORK FOR HOLLYWOOD!
August 6, 2018
Minus the slew of grammatical errors and typos I came across while reading the first half of this, I think this book is an excellent introductory piece for kids who have shown an interest in acting, performing arts, and theater arts! I am definitely going to use this for future drama units with my students. I think there is an extravagant amount of dramatic and comedic monologues across a wide range of subjects. I think this was an enjoyable read for fun as well as it could be for teaching purposes and study. I may look for others like it in this series.
September 20, 2013
Chambers knows youth and knows the business. His books are probably one of the best tools any young aspiring actor/actress can get. I highly recommend them all! I have had the pleasure of meeting him when he worked with my daughter, and I must say he is amazing at what he does. Why get tools/books written by anyone but the best, and Chambers is the best.
October 7, 2013
I love Chambers Stevens' series of monologues! I started using monologues from his books as a young kid, and they're great! Witty, unique, and original!
March 26, 2016
Pure curiosity led me to this one.
January 30, 2017
Good options for kids with a variety of emotions. Leans more towards juvenile topics appropriate for 4th-6th grade, a few more mature ones.
October 14, 2017
I use this book for my students ages 9-13. They love the fun monologues.
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